Austin Texas Downtown Scavenger Hunt: Zilker Metropolitan Park: Austin Oddventure
Embark on a thrilling scavenger hunt adventure in Austin's vibrant downtown! Dive into the Live Music Capital as you solve riddles, complete missions, and tackle exciting challenges. This self-guided walking tour let's you explore iconic spots like Barton Springs Oasis and Lady Bird Lake. Perfect for sightseeing, teamwork, and friendly competition!
This scavenger hunt will help you explore Austin. This top rated Austin Texas Downtown Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 1.55 miles and has 5 stops.
Activity Info: Zilker Metropolitan Park: Austin Oddventure
Austin, the Live Music Capital and SXSW Destination, is a city of vibrant culture and history. On this downtown scavenger hunt adventure, you will uncover hidden gems like Zilker Hillside Theater and the Great Lawn. Solve puzzles and complete photo challenges along your journey. Ideal for locals wanting to rediscover their city or visitors seeking an immersive experience in Bat City.
You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time.
Featured Locations On This Scavenger Hunt
Austin Nature & Science Center
Enjoy scenic views at Lady Bird Lake during your scavenger hunt adventure. Solve puzzles and uncover hidden gems along this beautiful outdoor activity spot in Austin.
Train Park
Uncover the refreshing oasis of Barton Springs Pool on your scavenger hunt. Learn about it's history and enjoy fun challenges that highlight this unique Austin attraction.
Barton Springs
Explore the grandeur of the Texas State Capitol on your Austin Texas Downtown Scavenger Hunt. Discover it's rich history and stunning architecture while solving fun riddles and challenges.
Zilker Hillside Theater
Dive into the vibrant 6th Street Entertainment District on your scavenger hunt. Experience live music, hidden gems, and exciting missions that showcase this lively part of Austin.
Great Lawn
Step back in time at The Driskill Hotel during your scavenger hunt. Explore it's historic charm through interactive missions and discover why it is a beloved landmark in Austin.
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- Perfect for couples, families, or friends to explore and have fun together.
- Solve challenges, discover landmarks, and create unforgettable memories.
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Promo Applied
- Valid for one scavenger hunt in any of our 3,000+ locations.
- Perfect for couples, families, or friends to explore and have fun together.
- Solve challenges, discover landmarks, and create unforgettable memories.
- Includes printable gift card options.
Promo Applied
- Valid for one year for up to 2 players in each activity. Year starts after the first redemption. Primary ticketholder must always be present (but can bring different people); this ticket cannot be split.
- Unlimited scavenger hunts, bar crawls, audio tours, and ghost tours with ANY theme.
- Use in any of our 3,000+ cities, including options in the U.S., Europe, Australia, and Asia. Many cities have multiple activities.
- Includes printable gift card options.
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How the Austin Texas Downtown Scavenger Hunt works
Grab your phone and dive into Austin's downtown with our app! Solve riddles, snap photos, and explore at your own pace. Earn points as you compete on the leaderboard while discovering hidden gems around every corner. It is fun, simple, and mobile-first—perfect for any adventurer!
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Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt
Starting Area: Austin Nature & Science Center, 2389 Stratford Dr, Austin, TX 78746, USA
Travel Method: Walking
Walking Distance: 1.55 Mi (2.5 KM)
Time:1.5 - 2 Hours
Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun
Extra Admissions: None
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Earn The Austin Texas Downtown Scavenger Hunt High Score
Ready to prove your skills? In the Austin Texas Downtown Scavenger Hunt, each team member will face interactive challenges at iconic spots like Train Park. Work together to solve trivia questions and complete photo missions for a chance to top the leaderboard—and earn ultimate bragging rights in Bat City!
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Reviews for Austin Texas Downtown Scavenger Hunt: Zilker Metropolitan Park: Austin Oddventure
Austin never felt cooler than when we took on this scavenger hunt It is a fun thing to do whether you are local or a visitor like me
Olivia Nelson
From solving riddles at Train Park to learning history at Science Center this walking tour of Downtown was both educational and entertaining
Liam Bennett
Exploring Downtown Austin through this adventure was perfect The Barton Springs area had stunning views A must-do outdoor activity for all ages
Sophie Grant
Had a great time with my partner on the scavenger hunt around the Great Lawn Perfect for a unique date night in Downtown ATX Highly recommend it
Travis Morris
What an amazing family day out in Downtown Austin It was thrilling to visit Zilker Hillside Theater and discover so many hidden gems the kids loved it
Maggie Collins
Austintown's walking tour was thrilling! The app guided us through iconic spots like Zilker Hillside Theater. Truly one of the best things to do here!
Casey Brown
Exploring the quirky Downtown neighborhood was such fun. We uncovered hidden gems at Train Park and soaked in history at Barton Springs.
Morgan Lee
The Austin scavenger hunt took us on an outdoor adventure through downtown hotspots like the Nature & Science Center. Fun, informative, and engaging.
Jordan Taylor
What a perfect date idea! We solved puzzles at Train Park and enjoyed the Great Lawn scenery together. Downtown never felt so intimate and exciting.
Alex Jones
I loved the Downtown Scavenger Hunt! Exploring Barton Springs and the Zilker Hillside Theater made for a fantastic day with family. A must-do in Austin!
Chris Smith
Our team loved exploring scenic spots like Train Park on this walking tour of Downtown. It was an epic adventure full of challenges and fun.
Sophia Turner
Discovering hidden gems around Barton Springs made our day. The Downtown scavenger hunt is truly an engaging way to experience Austin together.
Ethan Griffin
The hunt took us through iconic spots like Zilker Hillside Theater and Great Lawn. A perfect family-friendly adventure right in the heart of Downtown.
Ava Parker
We had an incredible time solving riddles at the Austin Nature & Science Center. This scavenger hunt was a fun date idea in Downtown.
Emma Mitchell
Exploring Downtown was a blast during the Austin Scavenger Hunt. From Barton Springs to the Train Park, every clue revealed something exciting and new.
Lucas Reed
I highly recommend this for tourists! ScavengerHunt.com made exploring Austin easy, guiding us to unique spots like the Nature & Science Center.
Jackson Turner
Exploring the vibrant downtown area of Austin through this scavenger hunt was thrilling. We loved uncovering history at spots like Great Lawn.
Grace Morris
What a fun way to spend a day outdoors in Downtown ATX. The scavenger hunt led us through places like Train Park and kept us on our toes.
Oliver Bennett
This was a fantastic date idea! We laughed and solved riddles while discovering hidden gems like Barton Springs in the heart of ATX.
Samantha Reeves
I had an amazing time exploring Downtown Austin. The scavenger hunt was the perfect family activity, taking us to Zilker Hillside Theater and beyond!
Caleb Johnson
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